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Report: Josh Johnson, Lions Agree to Contract; QB Will Compete for Backup Job

Veteran quarterback Josh Johnson has found a new home after agreeing to a deal with the Detroit Lions on Saturday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

His signing comes after projected backup Tom Savage suffered a head injury in Thursday's preseason loss to the New England Patriots.

The Baltimore Ravens reportedly offered Johnson a contract in training camp, but he turned it down because he "didn't feel it was the right opportunity," according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Johnson, 33, has been in the NFL since 2008 but has only appeared in 33 games, with eight starts.